President Ruto Faces Backlash and Impeachment Threats After Accusing Parliament of Corruption - August 2025

President William Ruto faces potential impeachment threats from Kenyan lawmakers following his recent criticism of Parliament, which he described as inherently corrupt. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary committees were soliciting bribes during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula strongly criticized the accusations. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President Ruto’s administration of hypocrisy in its fight against corruption, claiming the Executive is the “epicenter” of graft. Owino dismissed claims that Parliament is the "center of corruption," alleging the government targets opponents while protecting insiders.

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Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has strongly criticized President William Ruto's accusations that some parliamentary committees are soliciting bribes, comparing the claims to a hyena devouring its young. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary corruption during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi.